Real Betis vs Valencia

On Friday, Real Betis welcome Valencia for the final La Liga match of the season, with both sides eager to close out the campaign strongly. Betis, with the upcoming UEFA Conference League final in focus, will rely on their impressive home form to gain an edge.

Real Betis are looking to rebound from a 4-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in their last La Liga outing, which snapped a six-game unbeaten streak and dashed their hopes of a top-five finish, leaving them to settle for sixth at best under Manuel Pellegrini. At home, Betis have been formidable, losing just once in their last nine matches at the Benito Villamarín, securing six victories in that span. Spearheaded by the dynamic Isco and Antony, Betis have no trouble finding the net, though their defense has been leaky, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 games across all competitions.

Valencia, revitalized under Carlos Corberan, have climbed clear of the relegation battle and sit just two points shy of the top 10. However, their momentum has waned with consecutive 1-0 losses to Alaves and Athletic Bilbao. Their away form remains a concern, with only two La Liga road wins this season, though a recent 2-1 triumph over Real Madrid offers a boost of confidence for this matchup.

Real Betis’ hopes of securing a Champions League spot have faded as they gear up to face Valencia in their final match of the season. Currently sitting in sixth place with 59 points, Betis hold a 14-point lead over 12th-placed Valencia. Here’s our preview and prediction for the upcoming clash.

With Betis preparing for their maiden European final in the Conference League, manager Manuel Pellegrini is likely to rest several key players. This could hinder their chances of snapping a four-game winless streak, especially after a heavy 4-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in their most recent match.

Valencia, meanwhile, have also struggled to maintain momentum as the season draws to a close. Early in the campaign, Los Che showed promise and harbored ambitions of European qualification. However, back-to-back 1-0 losses—first at Alaves and then at home to Athletic Bilbao—have dashed those hopes. After scoring six goals across two matches earlier, their recent inability to find the net marks a significant slump.

Valencia’s away form offers little encouragement, with just two league wins on the road this season. Despite this, they did manage a 4-2 victory over Betis in the reverse fixture at home, which could provide a glimmer of optimism for the visitors.